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My Problem

The copper pin that carries charge to the battery burned out. The phone recognized it was connected to a power source but the battery would not charge.

My Fix

The phone works again so it went well :)

It was slightly more difficult than my last repair (battery replacement). The real trouble for me came when I had to reconnect the pin to (I believe) was the antenna connection. It's a very small pin and the metal ring in the female end, near the logic board, can bend/warp easily.

My Advice

The iFixit guide is a conservative approach to the repair. Disconnecting the battery and removing the logic board is not necessary (but is good practice to keep from shocking/electrocuting yourself or from damaging the logic board).

My approach was to remove the top cover, disconnect the battery, and remove the speaker assembly. The charging port assembly can be replaced after that. It's a quicker repair (took me 30 minutes even with the difficulty connecting the antenna jack) if you are confident in your dexterity with your hands ;)

My Problem

The rear camera got damaged after an accident where the iPhone hit the floor a little bit to hard. Even the rear case got damaged. And then the battery only worked for a hour, I desided it was time to do something.

My Fix

Thanks to Ifixit, I got both the "how-to" and the replacement parts. It took a long time - almost 5 hours! The repair did go well, even the tiny parts, but I had to redo something - some connectors who got forgotten (difficult to use the phone when You forgot to connect the cellular data antenna...). But I'm satisfied - the phone is saved from the trashcan - it works as it is brand new!

My Advice

The "how-to" could be a little more informative on how to assemble the iPhone - I got some problems because some of the connectors were hiding under the "main unit". But overall: Can I, can You!

My Advice

My Problem

The power/lock button stopped working and also the phone was barely able to stay alive for 15 minutes.

My Fix

I followed the repair guide and by and large the repair went very well. I skipped steps 20 and 21 as it is not necessary to remove the front facing camera for this repair. When I got to the power/lock button, I couldn't see any difference between the new one I bought and the one that was in the phone. However, I continued and replaced the old button with the new one anyway. I tested it once I reinstated the two 1.5 mm Phillips screws securing the power button bracket to the outer case, but it still did not 'click' or even move when I pressed the button. On further examination, it seemed that the problem was that the button does not make contact with the actual physical button on the securing bracket. So I removed the bracket and then the button. I decided to modify the button so that the small circular disc inset into the button had a bit more height. To do this I decided to use a two part epoxy glue (Araldite), of which I applied a very small amount with a tooth pick. To prevent the drop spreading out and flattening, I place it right-side up (i. e. glue side down) on two toothpicks until the glue had set. This worked well and it seems that you only about 1 - 1.5 mm of additional height. I would say that the correct part to replace would actually be the Power and Sensor Cable. I can't see how this fault would ever be the button, although replacing then Power and Sensor Cable is a bit more work. Anyway, I was happy with my fix and it seem to do the trick. From here I reassembled the phone following the guide in reverse and installed the new battery when I got to it. Completed reassembly and then plugged into the charger to charge up the new battery. After a few minutes the Apple logo appeared so I felt it was good. However, after the phone was on charge for a few hours, it did not boot to the home screen. Every time I removed the charge cable and re-inserted it, the logo would appear then disappear but would not boot up the the home screen. At this stage I was feeling uneasy and wondering if I had bricked it. But I decided that I would not panic yet, and as it was late, I would take a break and get some sleep then take a fresh look at it in the morning.

So after a good sleep, I decided that most likely (or at least, I hoped) I hadn't attached one or more of the cable connectors properly. So I decided to disassemble up to step 19 - removing the logic board. I then reassembled, taking a bit more time getting the logic board in place and this time it felt 'right'. I also took more time reattaching all the various ribbon connectors taking care to align them and ensure they snapped in place. I finally got the two screws by the dock connector back in. Turned it over, and voila! The home screen!.

I was so relieved. A successful repair.

The phone is going great, and battery life is like new.

My Advice

Take your time. Read the guide several times before you start. Watch the video a few time as well. Read all the comments relating to each step, which are after the last step of the guide. The steps where there are more than one screw of different sizes, put each sized screw in a separate cubby and in the order that they are mentioned in the guide. If your phone does not work at first don't panic. Calmly redo the disassembly and reassemble paying more care to ensuring the connectors all snap in positively.

My Problem

Was no longer sensitive most of the time.

My Fix

Home button itself was repaired without a hitch. However, the issue was with the cables for the LCD and digitizer, which got damaged by my yanking on them too hard when replacing everything. It was a learning experience as to how to be careful wtih the cable.

My Advice

Be slow and careful, ensure when dealing with the cables to be extra sensitive when threading them back through after putting the glass back on.

My Problem

Power Button unresponsive. Used "accessibility" settings to turn off iPhone. Plugged into charger to turn on. A pain in the you know what.

My Fix

The power button was fine. Per ifixit, I went directly to replacing the iPhone 4 Power and Sensor Cable. Viola!

My Advice

(1). Tape the screws down on sheet of paper and label the step involved. (2) When different sizes on a single step, label screws "orange" "yellow" per the direction diagram. (3) Buy a desk lamp with magnifier. CRITICAL to see the small connectors that need to snap back together (4) Take your time!

My Problem

The home button on my verizon iphone 4 was only sporadically working. While it's an old phone I no longer use much, I do give it to one of my kids at crucial times, such as waiting in a long line at the grocery store. Him finding a game he likes usually buys me plenty of time. But with the home button not working all sorts of frustration can set in. Using the Assistive touch feature didn't quite solve the problem, at least not in the hands of my 3 year old. Given that I the iphone was old and cracked on both sides (besides the problematic home button), I decided to look for ways to fix the problem. When iFixit popped up in my search, and when I saw the very explicit and very visual repair guides, I decided to give it a go.

My Fix

I did have some snags, but overall it went really well. Just the process of looking inside and picking apart the iphone was really cool. Opportunely (for me), I misplaced some screws. I had re-installed the home button and was putting things back together. I decided to ignore the missing screw which was one of the four corner ones and finish putting the phone back together. When I found the screw the next day, I decided this was a perfect reason to open up the phone again. At this point, I hope something else goes wrong so I can try to fix it. Anyway, the whole process has been great. The instructions are really great.

My Advice

I bought two pentalobe screwdrivers I found that the one which came in the iFixit repair kit (which was bundled with the new front display) was much better than the Phillips #000 that I bought separately. Also, I had a better flathead screwdriver in my own took box in comparison to either the iFixit Kit's flathead or the Flathead 3/32" that I also bought separately. Basically, the one I had worked better because it was slightly wider than the others. Last piece of advice: If you are at all sloppy (as I am) get one of those magnetic mats. It would have saved me quite a lot of time on my hand and knees looking for stray screws.

It's time to speak out for your right to repair

Dear Minnesotans,

Right now, Minnesota has a chance to pass the first Fair Repair bill in the nation.
We have a chance to guarantee our right to repair electronics—like smartphones, computers, and even farm equipment.
We have a chance to help the environment and stand up for local repair jobs—the corner mom-and-pop repair shops that keep getting squeezed out by manufacturers.

We've been working with local repair companies, non-profit refurbishers, and tech-savvy politicians to come up with a solution. And they've done just that — Minnesota is the first state to consider a Fair Repair Bill.

If you agree with us, find out who represents you in the Minnesota House of Representatives.
Tell them you support the bipartisan Fair Repair Bill, HF 1048. Tell them that you believe repair
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It's time to speak out for your right to repair

Dear New Yorkers,

Right now, New York has a chance to pass the first Fair Repair bill in
the nation. We have a chance to guarantee our right to repair electronics—like
smartphones, computers, and even farm equipment. We have a chance to help
the environment and stand up for local repair jobs—the corner mom-and-pop
repair shops that keep getting squeezed out by manufacturers.